Question
A child has been suffering from pediatric cerebral palsy since birth and has been receiving treatment for a long time. Is cerebral palsy in children solely caused by genetic factors?
Answer
Hello. The causes of pediatric cerebral palsy are diverse, including both congenital genetic factors and acquired factors related to birth. Possible causes include placental abnormalities, malpresentation, intrauterine distress, preterm birth, multiple pregnancies, as well as neonatal hypoxemia-ischemic encephalopathy, kernicterus, infection, trauma, intracranial hemorrhage, and brain malformations. It is recommended that parents should bring their child for timely medical treatment to avoid treatment errors and to receive symptomatic treatment. Parents should closely monitor their child’s condition changes and assist in obtaining appropriate medical measures as soon as possible.